Fic: Sparked; Bruce/Clark; PG-13, Part 1/3

[aravistarkheena]

Title: Sparked
Series: Sparked Part 1/3
Author: Aravis Tarkheena
Pairing: Bruce Wayne/Clark Kent
Rating: PG-13. Yes, I SERIOUSLY just wrote Bruce/Clark without ANYONE getting naked.
Warnings: None, really? There's a good deal of angst inherent in the thematic elements of this fic. Oh and fire. If you're scared of fire give this a skip.

Comments

[larsinger29]

Oooooh, I love your take on their first meeting here! Young(ish) Bruce and Young(ish) Clark are so much in character. They both come across as really true. And I adored how well structured this first part is, you really did a great job exposing us to the thought processes of these characters and where they are at in their lives. Without it being heavy handed. It was fascinating to see them exploring their situations, and I was eager to read every next sentence.

This is really terrific, and I'm now excited to read the next 2 parts!! I can't wait to see their next interactions and how they ruminate on their meeting. Seriously, as much as I love and am eager for Poaching, this is a pretty great reason why it's "delayed"! :o)

[aravistarkheena]

I call them Baby-Bruce and Baby-Clark. :D They're both around 23 or 24 in this story. Just out of school, really.

I'm glad that you feel the characterization came across.

I wanted to play with a Bruce who HADN'T been fucked over by the Bat yet. I feel like he's VERY different.

This is an AU of DCAU, there were parts of comic Bruce's past I was very reluctant to give up. But I did. Grudgingly. :(

I REALLY like DCAU Clark though, because he's a little more self confident AND he has Lana. I love female supporting cast members. It makes it possible to give a female POV to certain emotional situations that I think a lot of boys, especially those raised in the mid west or a boarding school, might be oblivious to.

Part two is up. I'll post three and the epilogue together tomorrow. I THINK they'll both fit into one post. I'm glad you're enjoying it. I'm a little worried about this one. :(

I hope this makes sense and isn't rambly. I'm SUPER exhausted.

[ladyblkrose]

Dun, dun, DUNNNNNN!
The plot thickens
I love the way you protrayed Bruce at the begining of his mission and Alfred's reaction to it. A nice change from Alfred as mindless cheerleader that many have made him to be.
Can't wait to see what you do with this.
Thank you for sharing Baby

[aravistarkheena]

I think FEW people explore the dynamic of Bruce and Alfred's relationship at the OUTSET of his Batman-quest. I meant, this TECHNICALLY takes place in the DCAU. It's an AU of it. I feel like I have a lot more leeway to play as, aside from Mask of Phantasm (large portions of which I'm ignoring for convenience and slash sake), it's not really delved into in canon extensively.

Also, I like playing with Not-Yet-Batman-Bruce. He's cute and fun.

God, I feel like all my comments tonight have been LESS than coherent. I need to not answer them when I'm THIS tired. I hope all of this makes sense. :(

[ladyblkrose]

You did fine, I understood everything, now go get some rest Baby *muah*

[mithen]

I would wait to comment on the last part, but I just have to stop and say that I love the parallels you draw between Clark and Martha and Bruce and Alfred here. Also, the image of Alfred bringing him his PDA on a silver salver with a lace doily and announcing "Your mail, sir," made my day so much. :D

[aravistarkheena]

I'm glad you picked up on it! Honestly, when I went into this I wanted it to be between Zatanna and Lana. I think the Martha/Alfred one felt more natural, though.

The best thing about Alfred is that he has this KEEN sense of irony that I think Bruce TOTALLY appreciates. I like to think Alfred exaggerates his dignity sometimes just to amuse Bruce.

[darthbatgirl]

I have been trying to read this for days! Something just kept coming up and delaying it.

Oh but it was totally worth the wait. Love the look between the relationship between Clark and Martha and Bruce and Alfred. And a what a first meeting between the boys.

Can't wait to get to the second part. (Though it might be a day or two, have inventory Wed and that means an early bed time tonight.)

[aravistarkheena]

*high five* Glad you like it.

I have yours bookmarked too, life's been crappy lately though and I just haven't had the time. :(